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Busselton Historical Society > Records

Shoe Horns

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Overview

Two items:
1. Shoe Horn. Zylonite.
2. Shoe Horn. Silver. Head of the puppet character, Punch, on handle

Historical information

A shoehorn is a smooth, curved tool, and inserted into the heel of a shoe to help the foot slide in easily without crushing the leather.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-124-2020.529

Item type

Accessories

Objects

Themes

Material

Metal

Plastic

Inscriptions and markings

(none)

Contextual information

Beyond saving time, using a shoehorn prevents the back of the shoe (the heel counter) from collapsing or creasing. Consistently crushing this part of the shoe while putting it on degrades the structural support and shortens the lifespan of footwear.

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Primary significance criteria

Artistic or aesthetic significance

Social or spiritual significance

Last modified

Saturday, 4 July, 2026

Completeness

83

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